conferee n 1: a person on whom something is bestowed; "six honorary were conferred; the conferees were..." 2: a member of a conference
Conferee \Con`fer*ee"\, n. [Cf. {Referee}.] 1. One who is conferred with, or who takes part in a conference; as, the conferees on the part of the Senate. [1913 Webster] 2. One upon whom something is conferred. [1913 Webster]